November 19, 2003
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman John E. Taylor and Commissioners Fred E. Ferguson, Donald C. Hay, Donald R. Stottlemire and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Taylor at 8:30.
Ray DeJulio discussed starting to advertise to hire a mechanic to replace an employee that is retiring in January. Board agreed to start advertising.
Shari Perry discussed that she had received an e-mail from Ted McCurdy about adding air-ride to the ambulance that has been solicited for bids. Ted reported that the cost would be an additional $4,850 and it is not recommended by Ford, because it interferes with the suspension.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to accept the bid from Osage Industries for a 2003 Ambulance and trade in a 1999 Ford Ambulance for a net cost of $81,425. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve tax orders 2003-26 through 2003-29. All voted “yes.”
Shari Perry discussed that Review Historic Window Restoration Company has done a survey of the damage that was caused by the roofing contractor to windows in the Courthouse. They are estimating that 23 windows have received damage and an estimate to repair would be $477.93 per window. Review’s report said that it is impossible to determine the extent of damage without a lift. Board talked with Darrell Wadkins and he reported that Review would be here with a lift the first of next week. Board agreed not to pay any portion of the bill from Vincent Roofing at this time.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the minutes for November 17, 2003. All voted “yes.”
Keith Clark discussed FY2003 applications for unexpended funds. Keith is asking to apply for $7,431 for Juvenile Intensive Supervision Program for the purchase of equipment and supplies, $5,540 for Teen Court, $6,637 for CASA and $800 for The Hive Youth Center with these three requests being applied for through Juvenile Justice Authority.
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the applications for FY2003 unexpended funds for Juvenile Intensive Supervision Program and Juvenile Justice Authority. All voted “yes.”
Louis Coppoc with the Williamsburg Lions Club discussed that the club would like to sell address number signs for residences to help emergency vehicles. Board said that it was a good idea and they saw no problems.
Bob Thompson discussed that they would like to have the Employee Appreciation Dinner on March 13. Board agreed.
Commissioner Stottlemire left at 9:50 to attend a RCD meeting.
Bob Marsh and Doug Loyd discussed a plan to convert the Old Courthouse into a District Court Facility.
Steve Brown discussed that Jan Lloyd is retiring effective January 1, 2004. Steve would like to rehire her after the first of the year as a part-time employee with no benefits and increase her pay to $11.00 per hour since she is not receiving any other benefits.
Steve Brown discussed Ag-Use valuation methods. The three methods are physical inspection, mailed questionnaire, or review the Farm Service Administration photography. Steve said that the FSA refused to make the photography available to him this year. The photography may be available after the first of the year. The other two methods are ackward, expensive and of questionable value. Steve recommends not doing the mailing or physical inspection and just taking a non compliance on this issue with the State. Steve also discussed the current method of applying frequent flooding adjustment to ag-use land. The process that is required would require to much documentation to maintain and create additional expense and more staff and he also recommended taking a non compliance on this issue from the State.
Chairman Taylor moved the meeting at 11:45 to the USD 290 Board Office for the monthly lunch meeting. Attending the luncheon was: Louis Reed, Jane Morton, Dale Watts, Andy Gasaway, Fred Ferguson, Ed Taylor, Shari Perry, Blaine Finch, Gene Ramsey, Jack Bushman, Deb Henningsen, Charles Gillette, Richard Jackson, Weldon Padgett, Rocky Fleer, Bill Allegre, Marg Stevens, Don Waymire, Don Stottlemire, Don Hay, Jan Collins, Carolyn Snethen, Randy Vance and Susan Ward.
Board back in chambers at 1:00. All present.
Commissioner Stottlemire discussed the RCD Meeting that he attended and if the county could add their employees to our health insurance.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 1:10.
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Clerk Chairman